A sub-major study in one of Linguistics or A second language (i.e. not the teacher's first language) or Appropriate TESOL Studies

Incompatible with:

ECL465

Contact hours:

3 hours or equivalent

Note:

TESOL specialist teachers require a sub-major study in one of Linguistics or a second language (i.e. not the teachers’ first language), or appropriate TESOL studies as approved by the unit chair. It is highly recommended that TESOL students undertake Linguistics units ELL101, ELL102, ELL201 and ELL202.

Content

The principal aim of this unit is to prepare students for teaching as specialist education practitioners through a study of the education specialism: TESOL: Curriculum Study A

This unit aims to introduce beginning teachers to the major aspects of teaching learners from language background other than English in both mainstream and specialist classes at secondary school level. It provides real and simulated classroom situations in which participants can practise and discuss teaching and learning procedures. The unit covers a broad range of theoretical and practical issues important to the study of TESOL such as second language acquisition, the use of curriculum frameworks, assessment practices and effective pedagogies.

Assessment

Task 1: (50%). An assignment linking theory and practice.Task 2: (50%). The development of a teaching/learning sequence based on current curriculum frameworks.

Unit Fee Information

Student Contribution Rate*

Student Contribution Rate**

Student Contribution Rate***

Fee rate - Domestic Students

Fee rate - International students

$680

$544

$544

$2085

$2263

* Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2010** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2009*** Student contribution rate for Commonwealth Supported students who commenced studies from 2008**** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2005***** Fee rate for students who commenced studies from 2006Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.